Harrat Lunayyir

View of Harrat Lunayyir from the Space Shuttle

Harrat Lunayyir is a lava field in northwestern Saudi Arabia.[1] In 2009 there were swarms of small earthquakes in the area;[2] 2289 people were evacuated from the area.[3] Fissures opened on the surface, and the area might now be considered volcanically active.

References

  1. ↑ "Global Volcanism Program - Harrat Lunayyir - Summary". Retrieved 2010-09-27. Harrat Lunayyir
  2. ↑ "Swarm of Saudi earthquakes raises concerns - Technology & science - Science - OurAmazingPlanet - msnbc.com". Retrieved 2010-09-27.
  3. ↑ "Harrat Lunayyir Volcano, Saudi Arabia - John Seach". 2009-05-21. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
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